siġra

See also: sigra

Maltese

Root
s-ġ-r
4 terms

Etymology

From Arabic شَجَرَة (šajara) with dissimilation of š- against the following -j- (as in some Arabic dialects).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈsɪd͡ʒ.ra/

Noun

siġra f (plural siġar or sġar or sġur, paucal siġriet or siġrat, diminutive sġajra)

1. tree

   L-irrigazzjoni hija permessa matul il-perjodu veġetattiv tas-siġra.

   Irrigation is permitted during the tree's growing period.